Frightening News

One unfortunate accident and one near tragedy marred this weekend.

First, Gary, on a scouting trip to Havasu, jumped in a lake and landed on a rock with his right foot.  His body went one way and his foot the other, resulting in a painful, fractured ankle.  It took 30 guys to carry him to a place that a helicopter could pick him up and transport him to Flagstaff, AZ. where he had emergency surgery.  He is resting at home and will probably have to stay off his ankle for up to 12 weeks.  It was his right foot and so looks like Kelly will be designated driver back and forth to his Orthodontist office--hope he can manage!

Secondly, Ryan, Kristi and Mike's second child, nearly drowned in a Community pool in Las Vegas.  Apparently he had been playing away from the pool and was not wearing his floaties.  Then, unseen, by anyone,  he apparently jumped in the pool and bumped his head and was discovered by Kristi at the bottom of the pool.  Tender mercies, a nurse was in the area and did CPR and he is recouperating in the hospital.

Life is so fragile, I am so thankful that both are mending at this time and there were good people around to help when needed.

Reading about the flooding in Minot is also frightening.  This is the worst flood since 1890s and may divide the town as the town is two hills with a valley in the middle.  The flooding comes from a river from Canada.  1/3 of the city has had to be evacuated and they  believe the water is contaminated so water has to be boiled.  I don't think FEMA has arrived with any help yet.  Over 10,000 people out of their homes!